Statue of Sonic the Hedgehog Snowboarding Mysteriously Fully Restored

As a character whose games—by and large—have seen diminishing returns for some time,Sonic remains an icon of gaming. The hedgehog now experiences more popularity outside ofSonic the Hedgehogvideo games, and that fan interest leads to bizarre stories like this one being unearthed, about a Sonic statue in the mountains of Japan. Sonic might not be as popular in China, as evidenced by the box office numbers for his surprise hit movie, but on Western shores and in Japan, Sonic is adored by many....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Chris Keith

Super Mario: Games With The Best Post-Game Content

Summary TheSuper Marioseries is one of the most consistent franchises in modern gaming. Almost every release in this series has received universal critical acclaim and is highly regarded by the gaming community as well. Many games in the franchise have proved to be turning points in gaming history, and they paved the way for other platformer games. However, when it comes to post-game content, not everySuper Mariogame has much to offer except going back through the levels to pick up some more collectibles....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Jeffrey Bartlett

The Best Games Developed By Insomniac Games, Ranked

Insomniac Games is a juggernaut in the gaming industry that has incredible and beloved franchises under its belt. For nearly thirty years,Insomniac Games has been a pioneer since the first generation of consoles. The company was founded by Ted Price, who had a never-ending drive to be a part of game development since he first laid his hands on the Atari when he was just a child. RELATED:The Best Naughty Dog Games (According to Metacritic) Price worked tirelessly, and, years later, would spearhead Insomniac Games to their first national release,Disruptor....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Joshua Robertson

The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 4 Easter Eggs

The latest episode of the Disney Plus showThe Book of Boba Fetthad plenty of easter eggs that serial Star Wars watchers will have a lot of fun sussing out. Some of those easter eggs were well hidden and obscured. Others inEpisode 4 ofThe Book of Boba Fettwere left right out there in the open for anyone who was paying any attention at all to see. That is, of course, the way that any good easter egg hunt should go....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Renee Walker

The Division 2 Experiencing Errors on Expansion Launch Day

The Division 2servers recently had some downtime and Title Update 8 so that Massive Entertainment could launch the highly anticipated Warlords of New York expansion when it was ready.The Division 2’s Warlords of New York expansion is set to launch at midnight for console players, though those on PC should already have access. Unfortunately, errors are keepingThe Division 2players from accessing the game. Massive is aware of the problems that are currently impactingThe Division 2players, though it’s unclear just how many are currently unable to access the game....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jacqueline Moore

The Force Awakens: Jakku Should've Just Been Tatooine

When J.J. Abrams’Star Wars: The Force Awakenshit theaters, it was praised for its fast pacing, dazzling visual effects, and John Williams’ typically breathtaking score. But the response to the movie wasn’t entirely positive. Thanks to its familiar storytelling, it was accused of rehashing the 1977 original. It’s about a struggling rebellion fighting an evil empire and blowing up its planet-destroying superweapon. And on top of that, the hero is a down-on-their-luck desert scavenger who has no idea they’re ridiculously Force-sensitive and dreams of leaving their humble settlement behind to become a starfighter pilot....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Greg Parker

The Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Should Do Egyptian Mythology Next

Back in 2020, Ubisoft kickstarted a brand-new IP with the action-adventure titleImmortals Fenyx Rising. Originally titledGods and Monsters,Immortals Fenyx Risingwas unlike anything that Ubisoft had created before. Based on the trailers, many gamers felt like it was aLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildclone with the budget of a Ubisoft game. When players got their hands on the title, it was in fact very similar toBreath of the Wild, but it was also unique enough to garner a bit of a fanbase....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Maria Fernandez

The Last of Us 2 Fan Shows Off Beautiful Joel Fan Art

While a majority ofThe Last of Us 2art is centered on Abby and Ellie, the game’s two protagonists, Joel still gets some dedicated pieces from time to time. This is the case with Reddit user tomorrowandy’s post, as it sees Ellie’s surrogate father becoming the focus of someThe Last of Us 2fan art. While Joel may be in less scenes than the original game, his impact on Ellie is felt during every step of her journey....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Nathan Hill

The MCU Tried Horror Once: What Went Wrong?

Released last October,Helstromis likely the single least successful project of the overwhelming Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series attempted to blend the familiar superhero formula with jump scares and body horror, but was left totally in the dark. Helstromreleased on Hulu shortly before last Halloween to cold critical reception, very little fanfare,minimal social discussion, and swift cancelation. The series, adapted from a lesser-known Marvel comic, was the last project of the Marvel Television brand before it was reabsorbed into Marvel Studios....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Dakota Wilkinson

Underrated Nintendo Protagonists

Summary Some of the most iconic video game protagonists ever have come from Nintendo franchises. Whether it’s everyone’s favorite plucky plumber, or the tunic wearing-hero who always manages to save the princess at the end of his journey, Nintendo certainly have what it takes to make an intriguing and memorable protagonist who can stand the test of time. However, not all of their leading characters have received the same amount of love as the likes of Mario and Link, which has led to them being considered “underrated” by many people....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Edwin Hall

Why Fable 4 Should Take Place During the Fall of The Heroes’ Guild

Xbox and Playground Games announcedFable 4during Microsoft’s live-streamed showcase in the Summer of 2020. However, progress updates have been relatively sparse, though the game appeared onMicrosoft’s updated Xbox publishing roadmap, positioned afterThe Outer Worlds 2but well before the newIndiana Jones,Gears of War, andElder Scrollsgames. Still, fans have little information to go on other than what little they can guess from the trailer. One big question is when exactlyFable 4takes place. The trailer’s final shot shows what appears to be Bowerstone Castle off in the distance, indicating thatFable’s most iconic city is returning....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Stephanie Kennedy

Why Kingdom Hearts 4 Should Be More Like KH2 Than KH3

Kingdom Hearts 4is a seeming inevitability despite any official announcement from Square Enix. TheKingdom Heartsfranchise has become one of the most beloved in games, especially among fans of JRPGs. Now thatKingdom Hearts 3is firmly in the rearview mirror, many fans are looking ahead towards the next mainline entry. Ultimately, it’s probably a good idea to look back at the successes of its predecessorKH2. Widely consideredthe bestKingdom Heartsgamein the series,KH2was a critical and commercial success....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Sandra James

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic Raid Tier List

Illidan Stormrage and the Burning Legion are up to their old tricks once again inWorld of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic.WoW Classicplayers will have the choice to venture to Outland or to move their character to aVanilla Classicserver when the expansion launches later this year. Those who choose to go through the Dark Portal will find some of the most memorable raid events inWoW’s history. WhileThe Burning Crusadeis remembered with intense nostalgia but manyWarcraftfans, not all of of its raids were hits at the time....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Elizabeth White